H. Res. 793 110th Congress House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3685) to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Introduced: November 5, 2007 Introduced by: Kathy Castor Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov

Congress Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesHouse rules and procedure

Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Agreed to (House)

Nov 7, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Nov 7, 2007

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 205 (Roll no. 1053). (text: CR H13216-13217)

Nov 7, 2007

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 192 (Roll no. 1052). (consideration: CR H13226-13227)

Nov 7, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 793.

Nov 7, 2007

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H13216-13217, H13226-13228)

Nov 5, 2007

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-422, by Ms. Castor.

Nov 5, 2007

Introduced in House

Nov 5, 2007

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 144.

Nov 5, 2007

All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. Amendment number 3 in the report of the Committee on Rules may be withdrawn by its proponent before the question is put thereon.

Votes taken on this bill 2

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Nov 7, 2007	House · vote #1053	On Agreeing to the Resolution	Passed	218–205	See who voted →
Nov 7, 2007	House · vote #1052	On Ordering the Previous Question	Passed	224–192	See who voted →

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Latest action November 7, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3685 (Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007).

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 793: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3685) to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-793/

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